CVE-2023-22934: SPL Command Safeguards Bypass via the ‘pivot’ SPL Command in Splunk Enterprise

Published Feb 14, 2023
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Updated

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.13, 8.2.10, and 9.0.4, the ‘pivot’ search processing language (SPL) command lets a search bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands using a saved search job. The vulnerability requires an authenticated user to craft the saved job and a higher privileged user to initiate a request within their browser. The vulnerability affects instances with Splunk Web enabled.

Other sources

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.13, 8.2.10, and 9.0.4, the ‘pivot’ search processing language (SPL) command lets a search bypass SPL safeguards for risky commands using a saved search job. The vulnerability requires an authenticated user to craft the saved job and a higher privileged user to initiate a request within their browser.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Splunk splunk>=8.1.0<8.1.13
Splunk splunk>=8.2.0<8.2.10
Splunk splunk>=9.0.0<9.0.4
Splunk Splunk Cloud Platform<9.0.2209.3

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-22934?

CVE-2023-22934 is a vulnerability in Splunk Enterprise versions below 8.1.13, 8.2.10, and 9.0.4 that allows a search to bypass SPL safeguards using a saved search job.

2

How can I check if my Splunk Enterprise version is affected?

You can check if your Splunk Enterprise version is affected by CVE-2023-22934 by comparing it to the affected versions, which are below 8.1.13, 8.2.10, and 9.0.4.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22934?

CVE-2023-22934 has a severity rating of high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-22934?

To fix CVE-2023-22934, you should upgrade your Splunk Enterprise version to 8.1.13, 8.2.10, or 9.0.4.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-22934?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-22934 on the Splunk advisory page at https://advisory.splunk.com/advisories/SVD-2023-0204 and the Splunk research page at https://research.splunk.com/application/ee69374a-d27e-4136-adac-956a96ff60fd.

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